The Conquer Cast

Jackson Cluff joins the Conquer Cast to talk about his journey from BYU to professional baseball and his decision to retire after eight seasons. He shares how his faith guided him through the minor leagues, the sacrifices he and his wife made along the way, and why he decided it was time for a new chapter. We discuss putting God and family first, knowing when to move on, and bringing the lessons f...

Hall of Fame speaker, entertainer, and author Jason Hewlett joins the Conquer Cast for a conversation about discovering your gifts, keeping your word, and being fully present for the people who matter most. Jason shares why he walked away from a major Las Vegas opportunity rather than change his commitment to family-friendly entertainment—and how that decision shaped his career and his definition...

Author, speaker, and runner Missy Moss Wright joins the Conquer Cast to share how faith, running, and community have helped her navigate anxiety, devastating loss, and her husband’s recurring brain cancer. Drawing from her book, Unbreakable Sole, Missy shares lessons from the St. George Marathon that reach far beyond the finish line: focus on the next mile, accept support, and remember that you’re...

Spencer Murray steps out from behind the lens and joins Trevor on the Conquer Cast to share his journey to filming for MTN OPS. From childhood movie projects to running Rogue Runner Films with his wife, Jenny, Spencer’s love for storytelling eventually led to a hunt at Strawberry Ridge—and an opportunity that changed the direction of his career. Spencer and Trevor reflect on a year of hunts, trave...

Brock Painter returns to Conquer Cast to talk HYROX, preparing for the Moab 240, and how physical challenges can help us show up better as spouses, parents, and leaders. He shares what being pulled from the Kodiak 100 taught him about the limits of pushing harder—and why his focus shifted from proving himself to growing closer to God. Trevor also reflects on racing HYROX alongside his son Beckham...

Therapist, hunter, and author Zach Butterfield joins the Conquer Cast to talk fear, mental fitness, and the search for lasting peace. Through stories of buck fever, a rattlesnake encounter, and African hunts, Zach explores how lessons from the outdoors can help us better understand ourselves and connect with the people who matter most. Check out 'Hunting For Happiness' by Zach Butterfeild:...

After losing his home and everything he’d built, Rick Trimmer found himself in his grandparents’ basement with his wife, a newborn, and $640,000 in remaining debt. What followed was a long road of rebuilding—and a decision to pursue a different kind of success. In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Rick shares how he and his wife aligned around a vision of freedom, kept their expenses low, and buil...

Trevor sits down with Ryan, Colin and Spencer to recap their MTN OPS Hunt Draw trip to Molokai, Hawaii, chasing axis deer with a bow. They talk about just how difficult these deer are to hunt, close calls throughout the week and what it was like for Spencer to experience his first hunt ever. They also share some of the chaos from camp, including rats, massive moths, wild dogs and the infamous “gho...

Trevor sits down with Matt Mantell, Stefan Brown and Matt Davis to recap their fly fishing trip deep in remote Alaska. They talk about traveling by bush plane and helicopter to reach the lodge, learning the river, catching rainbows, grayling and dollies, and waiting several days for the salmon run to finally reach them. Once the salmon showed up, the entire trip changed. The group also shares thei...

Heidi and Makenna join Trevor to share the story of their Maui axis deer hunt and what it was like stepping into hunting for themselves. They talk about drawing the hunt together, harvesting their first animals, bringing meat home to their families, and how years at MTN OPS changed the way they viewed hunting, conservation, and the meaning behind the harvest.

MTN OPS is celebrating 12 years in business and 12 million meals donated through Operation Conquer Hunger. In this solo episode, Trevor Farnes reflects on the journey of MTN OPS, the people who have made it possible and the faith that has guided it along the way. Trevor shares lessons from 12 years of building MTN OPS, the importance of family and community, and why serving others and feeding His...

Scott Ellenson joins Trevor to talk about faith, service and building a legacy that lasts. Scott shares the story behind Family Community Christmas, an Utah nonprofit that serves more than 1,700 children and their families each year through gifts, clothing, food, books and volunteers. What began as a small act of kindness more than 40 years ago has grown into one of the largest community Christmas...

Drew and Leighton Starks join Trevor to share how fitness, faith and community helped change the course of their lives. The brothers discuss losing their mother to cancer, overcoming addiction, depression and isolation, building the Countdown To Podcast and why accountability and brotherhood have been the biggest keys to lasting change. They also talk about Conquer 90, discipline, mountain biking...

Sarah Winegeart joins Trevor to share how her career led her to MTN OPS and ultimately sparked a passion for hunting. After building her career at Dutch Bros,  Bodybuilding.com , and Onnit, Sarah joined MTN OPS, where she now serves as Vice President of Marketing. She shares what drew her to the company, the exciting opportunities ahead, and how her team is helping shape the future of the brand. J...

In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Trevor Farnes sits down with Ashley Pope, the MTN OPS Conquer 90 2026 winner, to talk about family, faith, and the transformation that's changed who she is. Ashley shares what it felt like to find out she'd won, why the moment brought out emotions she usually avoids, and how 90 days of consistency reshaped her socially, spiritually, and mentally, not ju...

In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Trevor Farnes sits down with Paulo Johnson to talk about faith, family, and the journey that shaped who he is today. Paulo shares his path from growing up in Samoa to raising a family in Utah, and how becoming the Conquer 90 2026 winner tested his resolve in ways he didn't expect. He talks about hitting a breaking point mid-challenge, why his wife's sim...

This conversation moves through grief, faith, family, purpose, generosity, trust, and the courage to start something that might look stupid to everyone else. If you’ve ever felt called to do something but kept pushing it off, this episode is for you. Richie’s message is simple: stop waiting for the perfect time. Start now. Follow Trevor Farnes: https://www.instagram.com/trevorfarnes/ https://mtnop...

In this conversation, Brad talks about losing more than 30 pounds in 90 days, building sustainable habits, tracking nutrition, staying consistent while traveling for work, and the mindset shifts that helped him follow through on goals he had put off for years. They also discuss confidence, accountability, the role of community in personal growth, and what Brad learned throughout the process. As th...

In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Trevor sits down with Zeus, founder of Trendy Treats, to talk about faith, entrepreneurship, family, and what it really takes to follow God in business. Zeus shares how he left El Paso with no real plan, slept in his truck in Utah, started creating viral content, and eventually built Trendy Treats into a massive candy brand. He also opens up about marriage, fat...

In this episode of The Conquer Cast, Trevor sits down with Gregg Ritz, Patrick Wightman from the National Wild Turkey Federation, and Courtney Green to talk all things turkey hunting. They break down what makes turkey hunting so exciting, why conservation matters, how wild turkey populations have changed over time, and what hunters can do to help protect the future of the sport. From Missouri turk...

In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Trevor sits down with former Utah State standout and Real Madrid legend Jaycee Carroll. Jaycee shares stories from growing up in Wyoming, the values his family instilled in him, and the mindset that helped shape one of the greatest careers in European basketball history. They dive into faith, humility, hard work, hunting, family, and what success really means w...

In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Trevor sits down with Hunter Rasmussen, known as the One-Legged Hunter. Hunter shares the story of the hunting accident that changed his life, the long road through surgeries and recovery, and how faith helped him rebuild his identity. He opens up about forgiveness, choosing Christ every day, and finding purpose through one of the hardest experiences of his lif...

“She has raised us to know Him.” This week on The Conquer Cast is one of the most personal episodes we’ve ever recorded. For Mother’s Day week, I sat down with each of our children and asked them to share their thoughts about their mother. Their words were honest, heartfelt, funny, tender, and powerful. As I listened, one statement pierced my heart more than any other. One of our children said: “S...

In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Trevor Farnes sits down with Michael Hunter, also known as The Hunter Chef, to talk about his journey from cooking in a small diner at 13 years old to building a career around wild game, hunting, and food. Michael shares how his first wild turkey changed the way he viewed food, why cooking wild game takes patience and respect, and how hunting has shaped the way...

In this episode of the Conquer Cast, Trevor Farnes sits down with Jentz Painter to talk about football, fitness, family, faith, and the journey that shaped who he is today. Jentz shares how being undersized pushed him to work harder, how that drive carried him to college football, and how it eventually led him into coaching others. He talks about building mental toughness, why gratitude and discip...